Srinagar, Oct 16: Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district said on Thursday that they have busted a major drug racket in the Chadoora area and recovered 325 kg of contraband substances.
A police statement said, “Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking, Budgam Police have intensified their crackdown on narcotics and recovered a huge quantity of contraband substances in the Chadoora area.”
Acting on specific information, Chadoora police station received a tip-off regarding three individuals — Ghulam Rasool Wani, Mohd Altaf Wani and Gh. Nabi Wani (sons of Ghulam Mohd Wani), residents of Chitru Dangerpora — who had allegedly concealed a large quantity of ‘charas (hashish)’-like substance in their residential house.
A police team from Police Station Chadoora, under the supervision of an Executive Magistrate 1st Class, conducted a search of the said location. During the operation, 27 nylon bags containing a charas-like substance weighing about 325 kg were recovered.
The contraband was sealed and seized on the spot as per due procedure. Accordingly, a case FIR No. 181/2025 under sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act has been registered at the Chadoora police station, and further investigation is underway.
“Budgam Police reiterate their firm resolve to eradicate the drug menace from society and urge the public to remain vigilant and report any information related to drug trafficking or suspicious activities,” the statement mentioned.
325 kg charas recovered: Police
